Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Delicious fudgy brownies with hidden grated zucchini for a moist texture, perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Mix the grated zucchini, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Stir well to blend all ingredients.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Whisk together until well combined and free of lumps.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, stirring until just combined to maintain a fudgy texture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool before cutting into squares and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Squeeze excess water out of the grated zucchini to keep brownies from becoming too moist. Use a mix of chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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